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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.43, 549 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.43, 549 and 316.83 is: 475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.43 : 549 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.43/549 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.43x = 549 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.43x = 173,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,939.67/365.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.99

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